The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-11

Womens College and the girls employed at Wa
terloo House. The coffn-plate bore simply:
"Dinah Maria Craik- Died Oct. r. 1887. Aged
sixty-one." Professor Herkomer, by the way,
has very recently painted remarkably fine
likeness of Mrs Craik for her husband.
w. E. CRIsT of Washington, is now consid-
cred the fastest amateur bicyelist in the coun-
try. He is not yet twenty-one years of age, and
has great future before him on 1.-THE Wheel
During the past season he has ridden in fifty
races, winning thirty eight first prizes, eight sec
ond prizes dropping out of three handicap races
and having one serious fall.
Mrs. GARFIELDs social distinctions in England
recall the question of precedence that worried the
entertainers of General Grant. AS an ex-Presi-
dent he ranked in English etiquette as a simple
American gentleman. AS a soldier he was en-
titled TO precede a mere civilian and English
officer OF lower rank who were otherwise un-
titled Mrs. Garfield. who was once the first
lady of the Republic, must go into dinner after
the wife of a knight.
AN art commission formed of experts and con-
noisseurs unconnected with the government has
been suggested at Washington in order to act
judge of art work to adorn the Capitol Political
pressure is now brought to bear by artists and
their friends, the result of which is the purchase
OF poor articles at high prices Congress has
lately paid 81 900 for Monitor and Merrimac
naval piece by Haskell, and So 900 for Farming
III Dakota by another painter of little fame.
CALIFORNIA cowboys declare that the proper
way to capture an otter without hurting his
skin is for the hunter to put a huge pair of
loose-ftting high boots. stuff the feet and legs
with gravel. and then wade the stream The
otter is a pugilistic creature and no sooner
does he strange pair of legs in the water
than he will make dash for them, seize a leg
with his teeth, and will only loosen his hold
with death. 1t is claimed that several have
been caught in this way in Lake klamath.
Nrr1r~ IL T aIxrn
ing his palace the Sultan took up a small packet
which he asked Sir Charles to accept. as though
of no intrinsic value, it contained some views of
Constantinople." When it was opened at the
hotel the packet was found to contain a gold
cigarette box, with enameled views of Constan-
tinople set in brilliants. An trade was also
given to enable Sir Charles and Lady Dixie to
the treasure and the palaces: and if it did not
said the Father of the Faithful. every
thing, further facilities would be granted
PRESIDENT ELIOT of Harvard University,
who has just returned from trip through Eu-
rope. says that English is rapidly spreading over
the continent as the universal language. He
Travelled through Spain, Northern Africa,
Greece and Austria, as well as through more
commonly visited countries, and found he could
travel comfortably through all those countries
with no language but English" President
Eliot must be fond of sticking close to the
'beaten track" Had he ventured step aside
would have quickly found his English of little
use. AT the same time it is true that next to
French, and perhaps without that reservation,
English is the most serviceable language for the
ordinary tourist in Europe.
IMR. GEORGE KEENAN,, the Siberian traveller
and writer has been black-listed blythe Russian
government, and will not be permitted to re-
enter the Cars dominions. 81 expected, of
course" said Mr.. KEENAN,, Ito be put on the
Russian blacklist. I am only thankful that I
succeeded in crossing the frontier with all of my
material and papers coming this way. The out
side of the Russian frontier line is good
enough side for me at present became salts
fed before L got half through Siberia that
should never be permitted to go there again, and
that after the publication of my papers other
foreigner would be allowed to make investiga
lions there, and LOST no possible opportunity
to secure accuracy and thoroughness. l brought
back more than fifty pounds of notes. papers,
and original documents, many of the latter from
secret government archives, besides five six
hundred foolscap pages of manuscript prepared
for me by political exiles in all parts of Siberia,
and covering the most noteworthy episodes in
their lives. l visited every convict mine in
Siberia, and every convict prison except one,
and believe I know the exile system better
than most officers of the exile administration,
the black-listing. therefore with certain degree
Of complacency. The stable door is locked but
the horse has been stolen-and I've got him.
WHEN we're getting along in years
And more of the world see,
It almost makes weep to think
How fresh used to be.
Boston Courier.
COUNT that day lost whose Understanding sun,
Views from thy hands worthy action done.
Count that day lost and gone to smash
When you have taken in cash.
-Gorham Mountaineer.
THE SMELLS soLlLoQUY.
A tail or not taill That's the question;
Whether it is sweller in the night TO futter
The old clawhammer of outrageous pattern,
Or take scissors gainst this two pronged trouble
And by off-cuttng end them.
-Harper's Bazaar.